Auxiliary installation device and method for offshore wind power flange

By designing an offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device including support members, reinforcements, linkages and auxiliary installation components, the safety hazards and inefficiency of flange installation in the marine environment in the prior art are solved, and a stable, safe and efficient flange installation is achieved.

CN120055615AActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30SHANXI TIANBAO GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510525935.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-25

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Technical Problem

The existing flange installation technology has safety hazards and inefficiency problems in marine environments, especially because the rope is easily shaken by sea breeze, causing operators to face greater safety risks.

Method used

An offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device is designed, including support members, reinforcements, linkage members and auxiliary installation components. Through a precise linkage mechanism and automated process, the flange is stable and precisely connected.

Benefits of technology

The device can ensure smooth flange installation in harsh marine environments, reduce the probability of installation accidents, improve installation efficiency and safety, and ensure the accuracy of flange docking through automated inspection and adjustment mechanisms.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device and method.The device comprises a first body and a second body and further comprises an installation assembly, a supporting piece arranged at the lower end of the first body, a reinforcing piece arranged at the upper end of the first body, a linkage piece arranged in the first body and an auxiliary installation component arranged at the second body; the supporting piece drives the reinforcing piece to work synchronously through the linkage piece, and linkage is formed. The supporting piece comprises a supporting plate, a first rotating shaft, a first gear, a first rack and a driving ring. The reinforcing part comprises a second gear, a second rack and an abutting plate, a second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear, and an output shaft of a first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft; according to the invention, the interference of external factors such as sea wind and sea waves can be effectively resisted, the stable operation of the flange mounting process can be ensured even in a severe marine environment, and the probability of mounting accidents caused by external environmental factors is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of flange installation, and specifically provides an auxiliary installation device and method for offshore wind power flanges. Background Technique

[0002] A flange, also known as a flange convex disc or a flange, is a part used for connecting shafts to each other and is used for connecting pipe ends. When connecting two pipes using flanges, in order to ensure the accuracy of the butt joint between the flanges, it is necessary to ensure the concentricity of the two flanges to prevent deviation of the two pipes after butt joint.

[0003] However, when installing flanges by butt joint, most of the existing methods are to set a device similar to a crane on the hull, set a fixing mechanism on the flange, and then move the flange through the lifting ropes set on the fixing mechanism. However, due to the shaking of the lifting ropes caused by sea breeze and other reasons, it is extremely easy to pose a huge threat to the safety of workers, and the lifting method also greatly reduces the installation efficiency of wind power flanges, which is not conducive to the use of the device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary installation device and method for offshore wind power flanges to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An auxiliary installation device for offshore wind power flanges includes Body One and Body Two, and also includes, An installation component, including a support member arranged at the lower end of Body One, a reinforcement member arranged at the upper end of Body One, a linkage member arranged inside Body One, and an auxiliary installation member arranged at Body Two. The support member drives the reinforcement member to work synchronously through the linkage member to form a linkage; The support member includes a plurality of support plates distributed at equal intervals, one end of each of the plurality of support plates is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft, a first gear fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the first rotating shaft, a first rack meshing with the first gear, and a driving ring fixedly connected to the first rack; The reinforcement member includes a second gear, two symmetrically distributed second racks meshing with the second gear, and a pressing plate fixedly connected to one end of the second rack. One end of the two second racks close to the pressing plate is L-shaped. A second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear, and the output shaft of a first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft; And a moving component, which is used to move the installation component, and the moving component is arranged at one end of Body One and Body Two.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment: The linkage member includes a first sleeve fixedly installed at the upper end of the driving ring, a second sleeve movably connected to the upper end of the first sleeve, a first cylinder fixedly installed at the lower end of the second rotating shaft, a first connecting frame fixedly connected to the lower end of the first cylinder, and a reinforcing frame. The lower end of the first connecting frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the driving ring to drive the driving ring to rotate. The reinforcing frame is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second sleeve. The lower end of the reinforcing frame is fixedly connected to a connecting column. The lower end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to a second connecting frame. The side wall of the second connecting frame is slidably connected to the inner wall of the driving ring. The lower end of the second connecting frame is fixedly connected to a reinforcing plate. A plurality of the support plates are movably arranged on the upper end of the reinforcing plate.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment: The auxiliary installation member includes two symmetrically distributed second cylinders, a fixed block fixed to one end of the output shaft of the second cylinder, a first slider slidably connected to the upper end of the fixed block, a second motor installed on the upper end of the first slider, a third gear fixedly connected to the upper end output shaft of the second motor, an annular rack meshing with the third gear, a clamping plate fixedly connected to one end of the annular rack, and a visual detection mechanism. A first cavity is formed in the fixed block. An opening is provided at the upper end of the fixed block. The first slider is slidably arranged in the opening. A third cylinder is arranged in the first cavity. One end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed block. The output end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first slider.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment: The visual detection mechanism includes a visual detector installed on one of the fixed blocks through an extension plate, a detection plate arranged directly above the visual detector, a second slider installed at one end of the detection plate, and a fourth cylinder whose output end is fixedly connected to the second slider. A detection image is provided at the lower end of the detection plate. A controller is installed in the first cavity. The controller is in signal connection with the visual detector. The controller is respectively in signal connection with the two second motors and the two third cylinders. The lower end of the extension plate is fixedly connected to one of the fixed blocks. The extension plate is in an L shape.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment: The moving component includes a base, an adjusting mechanism arranged at the upper end of the base, two symmetrically distributed first limiting frames fixedly connected to one end of the base, and two symmetrically distributed second limiting frames fixedly installed at the upper ends of the first limiting frames. The first limiting frame is in an L shape. The two third cylinders are respectively installed on the two first limiting frames. One end of the second limiting frame close to the first body is an arc surface and matches the shape of the first body. An opening and a second cavity are respectively provided on one of the second limiting frames. The fourth cylinder is installed in the second cavity. The opening matches the height of the detection plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment: The adjusting mechanism includes a first mounting plate, a fifth cylinder, a second mounting plate, and a sixth cylinder. The upper end of the base is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate. The upper end of the first mounting plate is fixedly provided with the fifth cylinder. The output end of the fifth cylinder is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate. The sixth cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second mounting plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment: A fixed cover is installed at the upper end of the second sleeve through a fastening bolt. The lower output shaft of the sixth cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed cover.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment: A plurality of moving wheels are evenly distributed at the lower end of the base. One end of four of the moving wheels is connected to the output shaft of a third motor. The upper ends of the plurality of moving wheels are respectively fixedly connected to a first rotating plate and a second rotating plate. The upper ends of the plurality of first rotating plates rotate inside the base. Sprockets are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper ends of the plurality of first rotating plates. The two sprockets on the same side are connected by a chain drive. The output shaft of a fourth motor is fixedly connected to the upper ends of two of the first rotating plates. The fourth motor is installed inside the base. The third motor is installed at the lower end of the first rotating plate. The plurality of second rotating plates are rotatably connected to the lower end wall of the base.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment: Two symmetrically distributed protrusions are fixedly connected to the upper end of the base. The two protrusions support the lower end of the first body.

[0014] An auxiliary installation device for an offshore wind power flange. The usage steps of the auxiliary installation device for the offshore wind power flange are as follows: Step 1: First, weld the first body and the wind power pipe on the base. Then, move the device to a suitable position. Then, erect the second body. At this time, start the two second cylinders. The two fixed blocks move closer to fix the outer wall of the lower wind power pipe. Step 2: Pass the lower end of the support member through the lower end of the first body placed on the two protrusions. Then, start the first motor in the forward direction. The first motor drives the second gear to rotate. Then, through the second rack, the two pressing plates are moved out of the second sleeve to fix the top of the upper wind power pipe. As the first motor starts, the first cylinder starts to rotate. Then, through the first connecting frame, the driving ring is driven to rotate. At this time, the first gear rotates, driving the first rotating shaft to rotate, and the plurality of support plates are rotated out to support and fix the lower end of the first body. Step 3: After the wind power pipe on the first body is fixed, move it above the second body, and move the first body towards the welded second body until the first body moves into the detection range of the vision detector. Then the vision detector starts to detect. When the holes of the first body and the second body are aligned, the vision detector detects the image on the detection board. Use a welding machine to perform on-site welding at the connection between the upper end of the second body and the upper end of the wind power pipe. After welding is completed, implement Step 4. When the vision detector does not detect the image on the detection board, the controller controls the cylinder three to clamp the second body through the clamping plate, and then the motor two starts to rotate the second body until the holes of the first body and the second body are aligned. After alignment, use a welding machine to perform on-site welding at the connection between the upper end of the second body and the upper end of the wind power pipe. After welding is completed, implement the following Step 4; Step 4: Reverse the motor one, and multiple support plates and the abutting plate all move back to their original positions and no longer fix the first body. At this time, the first body slides down along the two limit frames two under the limiting action of the two limit frames two until the lower end surface of the first body fits with the upper end surface of the second body, completing the fixed installation of the two first bodies and the second body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are: The stable structure composed of the support members, reinforcement members, linkage members, etc. of the device of the present invention can effectively resist the interference of external factors such as sea breeze and sea waves during the installation process. Even in a harsh marine environment, it can ensure the smooth progress of the flange installation process, reducing the probability of installation accidents caused by external environmental factors. For example, a stable support structure can prevent the device from tipping or displacing under the action of wind and waves, thus avoiding a series of safety accidents caused thereby, providing a safer and more reliable working environment for the offshore wind power flange installation operation. Compared with the traditional flange hoisting method, since the lifting rope is easily affected by the sea breeze and sways, the operator faces greater safety risks when docking the flange. The device of the present invention greatly reduces the exposure time and operation frequency of personnel in dangerous areas through an automated installation process. The operator only needs to start the device at a relatively safe position and monitor the installation process, effectively reducing the risk of casualties caused by accidents such as the swaying of the lifting rope and the slipping of the flange, and ensuring the life safety of the construction personnel.

[0016] The design of the entire device of the present invention is highly automated, and the various components work together through a precise linkage mechanism. For example, during the installation process, it is only necessary to start motor one and cylinder two to automatically complete a series of operations such as fixing the main body one and the wind power pipe inside it, unfolding the support parts, and positioning the reinforcement parts, without the need for a large amount of manual intervention and complex manual adjustment. The cooperation between the visual detection mechanism and the controller realizes real-time monitoring and automatic error correction of the installation process, greatly shortening the adjustment time during the installation process. Compared with the traditional lifting method, the present device significantly improves the installation speed of the offshore wind power flange, and can complete more installation tasks in a shorter time, effectively shortening the construction period of the offshore wind power project and improving the overall economic benefits of the project. The support parts and reinforcement parts in the installation assembly cooperate with each other to provide extremely stable support and fixing conditions for the flange installation. A plurality of equidistantly distributed support plates can accurately unfold and support the lower end of the main body one under the action of the linkage parts. At the same time, the abutment plate of the reinforcement part can firmly abut the top of the wind power pipe. This all-round stability The support structure effectively prevents the flange from being displaced or shaken due to external force during the installation process, further ensures the accuracy of flange installation, makes the pipeline connection more stable and reliable, and improves the operating stability of the entire offshore wind power system. In addition, the offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device of the present invention is equipped with a visual detection mechanism. Through the accurate recognition of the detection plate image by the visual detector, the relative position of the main body one and the main body two can be monitored in real time. Once a deviation is found between the hole positions of the main body one and the main body two, the controller can quickly control the motor two and the cylinder three to work, and use the clamping plate to accurately adjust the main body two to ensure that the concentricity of the two flanges is within a very small error range. This automated detection and adjustment mechanism greatly improves the accuracy of flange docking, effectively avoids errors that may be caused by manual measurement and adjustment, thereby further increasing the safety of operators during operation, thereby ensuring the quality of offshore wind power pipeline connections, reducing pipeline leakage, stress concentration and other problems caused by insufficient installation accuracy, extending the service life of offshore wind power facilities, and reducing later maintenance costs.

[0017] The design of the mobile assembly of the present invention makes it extremely convenient to move and position the device on the offshore platform. The multiple mobile wheels at the lower end of the base are driven by the coordinated drive of motor three and motor four to achieve precise steering and position adjustment. When switching between different wind power pipeline installation positions, the device can be quickly and accurately moved into place, reducing time waste during equipment transfer. At the same time, the adjustment mechanism can flexibly adjust the height and angle of the installation assembly, so that it can quickly adapt to different installation scenarios and operating requirements, further improving the efficiency of the installation operation and avoiding installation delays due to insufficient equipment adaptability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first sleeve and the second sleeve of the present invention; Figure 3 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the support member of the present invention; Figure 4 is a bottom view structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement member of the present invention; Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the auxiliary installation member of the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the lower end structure of the detection plate of the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base and the moving wheels of the present invention; In the figure: 1. First body; 2. Second body; 3. Support member; 30. Support plate; 31. First rotating shaft; 32. First gear; 33. First rack; 34. Driving ring; 4. Reinforcement member; 40. Second gear; 41. Second rack; 42. Bracing plate; 43. Second rotating shaft; 44. First motor; 5. Linkage member; 50. First sleeve; 51. Second sleeve; 52. First cylinder; 53. First connecting frame; 54. Reinforcing frame; 55. Second connecting frame; 56. Reinforcing plate; 6. Auxiliary installation member; 60. Second cylinder; 61. Fixed block; 62. First slider; 63. Second motor; 64. Third gear; 65. Annular third rack; 66. Clamping plate; 67. Visual detection mechanism; 670. Visual detector; 671. Detection plate; 672. Second slider; 673. Fourth cylinder; 68. First cavity; 69. Third cylinder; 7. Moving assembly; 70. Base; 71. Adjusting mechanism; 7100. Fifth cylinder; 7101. Sixth cylinder; 72. First limiting frame; 73. Second limiting frame; 74. Second opening; 75. Fixed cover; 76. Moving wheel; 77. Third motor; 78. First rotating plate; 79. Second rotating plate; 710. Chain; 711. Fourth motor; 712. Protrusion. Detailed implementation manners

[0019] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-7 , the present invention provides a technical solution: an auxiliary installation device for an offshore wind power flange, including a first body 1 and a second body 2, and further including, An installation component, including a support member 3 provided at the lower end of the first body 1, a reinforcement member 4 provided at the upper end of the first body 1, a linkage member 5 provided inside the first body 1, and an auxiliary installation member 6 provided at the second body 2. The support member 3 drives the reinforcement member 4 to work synchronously through the linkage member 5 to form a linkage; The support member 3 includes a plurality of support plates 30 distributed at equal intervals. One end of each of the plurality of support plates 30 is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft 31, a first gear 32 fixedly provided on the outer wall of the first rotating shaft 31, a first rack 33 meshed with the first gear 32, and a driving ring 34 fixedly connected to the first rack 33. By rotating the driving ring 34, the first rack 33 can be driven to move, thereby rotating the first rotating shaft 31, and then rotating the support plates 30 to the lower end of the first body 1 to realize the support function for the first body 1; The reinforcement member 4 includes a second gear 40, two symmetrically distributed second racks 41 meshed with the second gear 40, and a pressing plate 42 fixedly connected to one end of the second racks 41. One end of the two second racks 41 close to the pressing plate 42 is L-shaped. A second rotating shaft 43 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear 40, and one end of the second rotating shaft 43 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a first motor 44. When the first motor 44 is started, the second gear 40 can be driven to rotate, so that the second racks 41 drive the pressing plate 42 to move out of the second sleeve 51 to reinforce the top of the wind power pipe in the first body 1; And a moving component 7, the moving component 7 is used to move the installation component, and the moving component 7 is provided at one end of the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0021] The linkage member 5 includes a first sleeve 50 fixedly installed at the upper end of the driving ring 34, a second sleeve 51 movably connected to the upper end of the first sleeve 50, a first cylinder 52 fixedly installed at the lower end of the second rotating shaft 43, a first connecting frame 53 fixedly connected to the lower end of the first cylinder 52, and a reinforcing frame 54. The lower end of the first connecting frame 53 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the driving ring 34 to drive the driving ring 34 to rotate. A reinforcing frame 54 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second sleeve 51. A connecting column is fixedly connected to the lower end of the reinforcing frame 54, and a second connecting frame 55 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting column. The side wall of the second connecting frame 55 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the driving ring 34. A reinforcing plate 56 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the second connecting frame 55. A plurality of the support plates 30 are movably arranged on the upper end of the reinforcing plate 56. The linkage member 5 can enable the support member 3 and the reinforcing member 4 to form a linkage working mechanism. During use, when it is necessary to fix the top of the wind power pipe, the first motor 44 is started. The output shaft of the first motor 44 drives the second rotating shaft 43 to rotate. Since the second gear 40 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 43, the second gear 40 rotates synchronously. The rotating second gear 40 interacts with two symmetrically distributed and meshing second racks 41, causing the two second racks 41 to move relative to or away from each other along the radial direction of the second gear 40 depending on the rotation direction of the first motor 44. Because one end of the second rack 41 is fixedly connected to a pressing plate 42, the pressing plate 42 moves out of the second sleeve 51 as the second rack 41 moves, gradually approaching the top of the wind power pipe until the pressing plate 42 closely fits against the top of the wind power pipe, completing the fixing operation of the top of the wind power pipe. With the start of the first motor 44, since the lower end of the first cylinder 52 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the driving ring 34 through the first connecting frame 53 and the first cylinder 52 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second rotating shaft 43, when the first motor 44 drives the second rotating shaft 43 to rotate, the first cylinder 52 also rotates synchronously around the axis of the second rotating shaft 43. The rotation of the first cylinder 52 drives the first connecting frame 53 to rotate, and the first connecting frame 53 further drives the driving ring 34 to rotate. The rotation of the driving ring 34 causes the first rack 33 fixedly connected to it to move. The movement of the first rack 33 drives the first gear 32 meshing with it to rotate. Since the first gear 32 is fixed on the outer wall of the first rotating shaft 31, the first rotating shaft 31 also rotates accordingly. The rotating first rotating shaft 31 causes the connected support plate 30 to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 31, gradually rotating out from the initial retracted position to support and fix the lower end of the first body 1. When the flange installation is completed, it is necessary to perform a reset operation on the device for the next use or to move the device. At this time, the first motor 44 is started in the reverse direction. The first motor 44 drives the second rotating shaft 43 to rotate in the reverse direction, and the second gear 40 also rotates in the reverse direction, causing the second rack 41 to drive the pressing plate 42 to move into the second sleeve 51, returning to the initial position. At the same time, the first cylinder 52 rotates in the reverse direction, driving the first connecting frame 53 to rotate in the reverse direction, and the driving ring 34 also rotates in the reverse direction. Through the transmission of the first gear 32 and the first rack 33, the first rotating shaft 31 rotates in the reverse direction, and the support plate 30 retracts to the initial retracted state.With the arrangement of the first sleeve 50, the second sleeve 51 movably connected to the upper end of the first sleeve 50, the first cylinder 52 fixedly installed at the lower end of the second rotating shaft 43, the first connecting frame 53 fixedly connected to the lower end of the first cylinder 52, and the reinforcing frame 54, the distance between the support plate 30 and the abutting plate 42 can be adjusted by the telescopic movement of the first cylinder 52, so as to fix and move the first body 1 and the wind power pipe of different heights, reducing the limitation of the device in use.

[0022] The auxiliary installation member 6 includes two symmetrically distributed second cylinders 60, a fixed block 61 fixed to one end of the output shaft of the second cylinder 60, a first slider 62 slidably connected to the upper end of the fixed block 61, a second motor 63 installed on the upper end of the first slider 62, a third gear 64 fixedly connected to the upper end output shaft of the second motor 63, a third annular rack 65 meshingly connected to the third gear 64, a clamping plate 66 fixedly connected to one end of the third annular rack 65, and a visual detection mechanism 67. A first cavity 68 is formed in the fixed block 61, an opening 1 is provided at the upper end of the fixed block 61, the first slider 62 is slidably disposed in the opening 1, a third cylinder 69 is disposed in the first cavity 68, one end of the third cylinder 69 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed block 61, and the output end of the third cylinder 69 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first slider 62.

[0023] The visual detection mechanism 67 includes a visual detector 670 installed on one of the fixed blocks 61 through an extension plate, a detection plate 671 disposed directly above the visual detector 670, a second slider 672 installed at one end of the detection plate 671, and a fourth cylinder 673 whose output end is fixedly connected to the second slider 672. The arrangement of the fourth cylinder 673 can move the detection plate 671 into the second cavity for storage when not in use, without interfering with the movement of the first body 1. A detection image is provided at the lower end of the detection plate 671. A controller is installed in the first cavity 68. The controller is in signal connection with the visual detector 670. The controller is respectively in signal connection with the two second motors 63 and the two third cylinders 69. The lower end of the extension plate is fixedly connected to one of the fixed blocks 61. The extension plate is in an L shape. During the installation process, the second cylinder 60 can control the movement of the fixed block 61 to achieve the preliminary fixation of the lower wind power pipe, thus facilitating the fixation work of the wind power pipe and the support work of placing the second body 2 on the lower wind power pipe. Thus, the visual detection mechanism 67 can accurately detect the relative position of the flange. If there is a deviation, the controller can control the second motor 63 and the third cylinder 69 to work, and adjust the second body 2 through the clamping plate 66 to ensure the concentricity of the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0024] The moving component 7 includes a base 70, an adjusting mechanism 71 provided at the upper end of the base 70, two symmetrically distributed first limiting frames 72 fixedly connected to one end of the base 70, and two symmetrically distributed second limiting frames 73 fixedly installed at the upper ends of the first limiting frames 72. The first limiting frame 72 is L-shaped. The two cylinders 69 are respectively installed on the two first limiting frames 72. One end of the second limiting frame 73 close to the first body 1 is an arc surface and matches the shape of the first body 1. The first limiting frame 72 and the second limiting frame 73 play a role in limiting and guiding during the installation of the device, ensuring that the first body 1 can move vertically towards the second body 2, so that the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be accurately docked. An opening 74 and a second cavity are respectively provided on one of the second limiting frames 73. The cylinder 673 is installed in the second cavity. The opening 74 matches the height of the detection plate 671.

[0025] The adjusting mechanism 71 includes a first mounting plate, a cylinder 7100, a second mounting plate, and a cylinder 7101. A first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 70. A cylinder 7100 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the first mounting plate. The output end of the cylinder 7100 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate. A cylinder 7101 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second mounting plate. The adjusting mechanism 71 can adjust the height and angle of the installation of the first body 1 and the wind power pipe inside the first body 1 to adapt to different installation scenarios and operation requirements.

[0026] A fixing cover 75 is installed at the upper end of the second sleeve 51 through a fastening bolt. The lower output shaft of the cylinder 7101 is fixedly connected to the fixing cover 75. The setting of the fixing cover 75 facilitates the movement of the adjusting mechanism 71 for the first body 1 and the wind power pipe inside the first body 1.

[0027] A plurality of moving wheels 76 are also provided at the lower end of the base 70 at equal intervals. The output shaft of a motor 77 is connected to one end of four of the moving wheels 76. The upper ends of the plurality of moving wheels 76 are respectively fixedly connected to a first rotating plate 78 and a second rotating plate 79. The upper ends of the plurality of first rotating plates 78 are all rotatably arranged inside the base 70. Sprockets are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper ends of the plurality of first rotating plates 78. The two sprockets on the same side are connected by a chain 710. The output shaft of a motor 711 is fixedly connected to the upper ends of two of the first rotating plates 78. The motor 711 is installed inside the base 70. The motor 77 is installed at the lower end of the first rotating plate 78. The plurality of second rotating plates 79 are rotatably connected to the lower end wall of the base 70.

[0028] Two symmetrically distributed protrusions 712 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 70. The two protrusions 712 support the lower end of the first body 1.

[0029] An offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device. The usage steps of the offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device are as follows: Step 1: First, weld the first body 1 and the wind power pipe on the base 70. Then, move the device to a suitable position. Next, erect the second body 2. At this time, start the two second cylinders 60, and the two fixing blocks 61 move closer to fix the outer wall of the lower wind power pipe. Step 2: Pass the lower end of the support member 3 through the lower end of the first body 1 placed on the two protrusions 712. Then, start the first motor 44 in the forward direction. The first motor 44 drives the second gear 40 to rotate, and then drives the two pressing plates 42 to move out of the second sleeve 51 through the second rack 41 to fix the top of the upper wind power pipe. With the start of the first motor 44, the first cylinder 52 starts to rotate, and then drives the driving ring 34 to rotate through the first connecting frame 53. At this time, the first gear 32 rotates, driving the first rotating shaft 31 to rotate, and turning out multiple support plates 30 to support and fix the lower end of the first body 1. Step 3: After the fixation of the first body 1 and the wind power pipe on the first body 1 is completed, move them above the second body 2. Move the first body 1 towards the welded second body 2 until the first body 1 moves to a suitable position, that is, until the first body 1 moves into the detection range of the vision detector 670. Then, the vision detector 670 starts to detect. When the hole positions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 are aligned, the vision detector 670 can detect the image on the detection plate 671. Use a welding machine to perform on-site welding at the connection between the upper end of the second body 2 and the upper end of the wind power pipe. After the welding is completed, step 4 can be implemented. When the vision detector 670 does not detect the image on the detection plate 671, the controller controls the third cylinder 69 to clamp the second body 2 through the clamping plate 66. Then, start the second motor 63 to rotate the second body 2 until the hole positions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 are aligned. After alignment, use a welding machine to perform on-site welding at the connection between the upper end of the second body 2 and the upper end of the wind power pipe. After the welding is completed, implement the following step 4. Step 4: Start the first motor 44 in the reverse direction. The multiple support plates 30 and the pressing plates 42 both move back to their original positions and no longer fix the first body 1. At this time, the first body 1 slides down along the two second limiting frames 73 under the limiting action of the two second limiting frames 73 until the lower end surface of the first body 1 fits the upper end surface of the second body 2, completing the fixed installation of the two first bodies 1 and the second body 2.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An offshore wind turbine flange auxiliary installation device, comprising a main body 1 (1) and a main body 2 (2), characterized in that: Also includes, The installation assembly comprises a support member (3) arranged at the lower end of the main body (1), a reinforcement member (4) arranged at the upper end of the main body (1), a linkage member (5) arranged inside the main body (1), and an auxiliary installation component (6) arranged at the main body (2), wherein the support member (3) drives the reinforcement member (4) to work synchronously through the linkage member (5) to form a linkage; The support member (3) comprises a plurality of support plates (30) distributed at equal distances, one end of each of the plurality of support plates (30) being fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (31), a gear (32) fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (31), a rack (33) meshingly connected to the gear (32), and a driving ring (34) fixedly connected to the rack (33); The reinforcing member (4) comprises a second gear (40), two symmetrically distributed second racks (41) meshingly connected with the second gear (40), and a support plate (42) fixedly connected to one end of the second rack (41), one end of the two second racks (41) close to the support plate (42) is L-shaped, a second rotating shaft (43) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear (40), and one end of the second rotating shaft (43) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor (44); And a moving component (7), wherein the moving component (7) is used to move the installation component, and the moving component (7) is arranged at one end of the main body 1 (1) and the main body 2 (2).

2. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage member (5) comprises a sleeve 1 (50) fixedly mounted on the upper end of the drive ring (34), a sleeve 2 (51) movably connected to the upper end of the sleeve 1 (50), a cylinder 1 (52) fixedly mounted on the lower end of the rotating shaft 2 (43), a connecting frame 1 (53) fixedly connected to the lower end of the cylinder 1 (52), and a reinforcement frame (54), wherein the lower end of the connecting frame 1 (53) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the drive ring (34) to drive the drive ring (34) to rotate, the reinforcement frame (54) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 2 (51), the lower end of the reinforcement frame (54) is fixedly connected to a connecting column, the lower end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to a connecting frame 2 (55), the side wall of the connecting frame 2 (55) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the drive ring (34), the lower end of the connecting frame 2 (55) is fixedly connected to a reinforcement plate (56), and a plurality of support plates (30) are movably arranged on the upper end of the reinforcement plate (56).

3. An offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The auxiliary mounting component (6) comprises two symmetrically distributed cylinders (60), a fixed block (61) fixed to one end of the output shaft of the cylinder (60), a slider (62) slidably connected to the upper end of the fixed block (61), a motor (63) mounted on the upper end of the slider (62), a gear (64) fixedly connected to the output shaft of the upper end of the motor (63), an annular rack (65) meshingly connected to the gear (64), a clamp (66) fixedly connected to one end of the annular rack (65), and a visual detection mechanism (67), wherein a cavity (68) is provided in the fixed block (61), an opening (1) is provided at the upper end of the fixed block (61), the slider (62) is slidably arranged in the opening (1), a cylinder (69) is arranged in the cavity (68), one end of the cylinder (69) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed block (61), and the output end of the cylinder (69) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the slider (62).

4. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The visual detection mechanism (67) comprises a visual detector (670) mounted on one of the fixed blocks (61) via an extension plate, a detection plate (671) arranged directly above the visual detector (670), a slider 2 (672) mounted on one end of the detection plate (671), and a cylinder 4 (673) whose output end is fixedly connected to the slider 2 (672), a detection image being provided at the lower end of the detection plate (671), a controller being installed in the cavity 1 (68), the controller being signal-connected to the visual detector (670), the controller being signal-connected to two motors 2 (63) and two cylinders 3 (69), respectively, the lower end of the extension plate being fixedly connected to one of the fixed blocks (61), and the shape of the extension plate being L-shaped.

5. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The moving assembly (7) comprises a base (70), an adjustment mechanism (71) arranged at the upper end of the base (70), two symmetrically distributed limit frames (72) fixedly connected to one end of the base (70), and two symmetrically distributed limit frames (73) fixedly installed at the upper end of the limit frame (72), the limit frame (72) is L-shaped, the two cylinders (69) are respectively installed on the two limit frames (72), the end of the limit frame (73) close to the body (1) is an arc surface and matches the shape of the body (1), one of the limit frames (73) is provided with an opening (74) and a cavity (74), the cylinder (673) is installed in the cavity (74), and the opening (74) matches the height of the detection plate (671).

6. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The regulating mechanism (71) comprises a mounting plate one, a cylinder five (7100), a mounting plate two and a cylinder six (7101); the upper end of the base (70) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate one, the upper end of the mounting plate one is fixedly provided with the cylinder five (7100), the output end of the cylinder five (7100) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate two, and the inner wall of the mounting plate two is fixedly connected to the cylinder six (7101).

7. An offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the sleeve 2 (51) is mounted with a fixing cover (75) via fastening bolts, and the output shaft at the lower end of the cylinder 6 (7101) is fixedly connected to the fixing cover (75).

8. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the base (70) is also provided with a plurality of equally spaced moving wheels (76), wherein one end of four moving wheels (76) is connected to the output shaft of motor three (77), and the upper ends of the plurality of moving wheels (76) are respectively fixedly connected to rotating plate one (78) and rotating plate two (79), and the upper ends of the plurality of rotating plates one (78) are all rotated in the base (70), and the upper end outer walls of the plurality of rotating plates one (78) are all fixedly connected to sprockets, wherein two sprockets on the same side are connected by a chain (710), wherein the upper ends of two rotating plates one (78) are fixedly connected to the output shaft of motor four (711), and motor four (711) is installed in the base (70), and motor three (77) is installed at the lower end of rotating plate one (78), and the plurality of rotating plates two (79) are rotatably connected to the lower end wall of the base (70).

9. The offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper end of the base (70) is fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed protrusions (712), and the two protrusions (712) support the lower end of the main body (1).

10. An offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The steps for using the offshore wind power flange auxiliary installation device are as follows: Step 1: First, weld the main body 1 (1) and the wind power pipe on the base (70), then move the device to a suitable position, and then stand the main body 2 (2) upright. At this time, start the two cylinders 2 (60), and the two fixing blocks (61) move closer to each other to fix the outer wall of the wind power pipe at the lower end; Step 2: Pass the lower end of the support member (3) through the lower end of the body (1) placed on the two protrusions (712), and then start the motor (44) in the positive direction. The motor (44) drives the gear (40) to rotate, and then drives the two abutment plates (42) to move out of the sleeve (51) through the rack (41), so as to fix the top of the wind power pipe above. As the motor (44) is started, the cylinder (52) starts to rotate, and then drives the drive ring (34) to rotate through the connecting frame (53). At this time, the gear (32) rotates, driving the rotating shaft (31) to rotate, so that the multiple support plates (30) are rotated out, and the lower end of the body (1) is supported and fixed; Step 3: After the main body (1) and the wind power pipe on the main body (1) are fixed, they are moved to the top of the main body (2), and the main body (1) is moved towards the welded main body (2) until the main body (1) moves into the detection range of the visual detector (670), and then the visual detector (670) starts to detect. When the holes of the main body (1) and the main body (2) are aligned, the visual detector (670) detects the image on the detection plate (671), and uses the welding machine to align the upper end of the main body (2) with the upper end of the wind power pipe. The connection between the ends is welded on site, and step 4 is implemented after welding is completed. When the visual detector (670) does not detect the image on the detection plate (671), the controller controls the cylinder three (69) to clamp the body two (2) through the clamping plate (66), and then the motor two (63) is started to rotate the body two (2) until the holes of the body one (1) and the body two (2) are aligned. After alignment, the welding machine is used to weld the connection between the upper end of the body two (2) and the upper end of the wind power pipe on site, and after welding is completed, the following step 4 is implemented; Step 4, reversely start the motor 1 (44), the plurality of support plates (30) and the abutment plate (42) are all moved back to their original positions, and the body 1 (1) is no longer fixed. At this time, the body 1 (1) slides downward along the two limit frames (73) under the limiting action of the two limit frames (73) until the lower end surface of the body 1 (1) is in contact with the upper end surface of the body 2 (2), thereby completing the fixed installation of the two bodies 1 (1) and the body 2 (2).

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